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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26
DEMOCRATIC REVOLT.

The course OF Mr.. Samuel ]. Randall in
the last Congress has melted an open re.
volt against him. Not only has the feeling
OF the Democratic majority in the lower
branch OF Congress grown bitter and ag-
gressive, but the party press all over the
country has taken up the protest against
the power and selfishness of this one man.
The accusations in his case are very spe-
cific. He is accused of having stood be-
tween the Democratic party and it's fulfill
ment OF solemn pledges. He is accused of
having conspired with the Republican mi.
norlty to prevent all tariff legislation. and
to create a schism within the Democracy
through the medium of the ~antagonism
thus aroused. He is accused OF holding his
position in Congress by virtue OF Republi.
ian continuance and of being the instru-
ment n the creature OF Republican DUR
pose. And, finally. he is accused of dis
charging his obligations to the Republicans
OF pennsylvania, first, by thwarting the
effort OF the Democratic majority to &C.
cure tariff reform, and secondly, by stand.
ing in the way OF every Democratic effort
to make a record in coast defense or navo,
construction.
VI course Mr.. Randall does not stand \
quite alone in his Vaccinations AGAINST
tarln reform. He has the cordial cooper
alton OF several Democratic Congressmen
ana a few Democrats out OF Congress. But |
the feeling is that he is to blame for all Of |
It, and certainly the more one secs of the
intellectual plight OF his followers
the easier it is to believe in his exclusive
responsibility.
commenting upon this the New York
says 1.-THE conviction has taken firm
DOT that Mr.. Randall must be rebuked in
formal and significant manner unless
ne Democratic party is ready to reuounce
rs claim to public respect and confidence
mo guilty to the charge that it is incapa-
'e OF any nobler part than that Of critic
nd marplot." 1t then adds "speaker
'arlisle is not held wholly guiltlsss in the
'remlses, for he has retained Mr.. Randall
t the head Of the appropriations commit.
ee n thereby furnished him with pecu.
ar facilities for prosecuting his policy of
bstruction. Mr.. Carlisle will have to take j..
departure in this respect or forfeit his
'adership in Congress. But apar from
IL this, and judged as an individual bv the {
tandard OF his achievements and his ev;.
ent purposes, Mr.. Randall has incurred {
he distrust and the animosity of the Dem. G
cratic party" t
The Republicans of Pennsylvania NAV (
'ntinue to employ him as their tool and d
ersevere in their policy of psrpetuatinp a ?
district in Philadelphia for the Il
lpress purpose of keeping him in Congress-. q
il the signs fail not the Democratic ma. Q
rlty in the House will make the releea- t
on OF Mr.. Randall to less important posi- t
ons on committees a condition precedent p
Mr.. Carlisle's election to the Speaker G.
ZIP. The Democrats will not agree that il
r. Randall shall be put at the head of lep- Il
alton. Neither will they consent to rec o
nlze any individual Congressman who o.
'cts to stand by Mr.. Randall in his eapa. p
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26
Capturing 4 Hord OF Elephants,

Mr.. Sanderson, superintendent of gov
ernment Kheddahs in India, succeeded on
the 18th in capturing an immense herd
of elephants numbering no fewer than one
hundred and forty. This is the largest cap
ture on record and represents, it is esti-
mated, about a lakh OF rupees. The scene
of the capture is only about six miles from
the Tura headquarters station of the Caro-
hiIls- The stocknde in which the elephants
are enclosed is immensely strong, but is be-
ing further strengthened against SO many
powerful animals by being backed up by
powerful timber Supports, while an extra
stockade is being prepared into which some
of the elephants NAV be admitted before
the process of tying-up with tame elephants
commences. The main stockade is literally
packed with elephants of all sizes. Colonel
Graham Smith, Commissary General, who
is paying IN official visit to the Kheddahs,
was, with Mrs. Graham, fortunate enough
to be present at this most exciting capture,
and to witness a scene u%nequaled in Killed.
dab operations. Unfortunately, during
the drive n elephant, breaking back, es-
capped, and in doing SO killed one of the
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26
In case Butte desires to reincorporate

In case Butte desires to reincorporate
under the new Incorporation act the office
OF Mayor becomes a very important one.
He will be clothed with the veto power and
will have the appointment of City Attor-
ney. Treasurer and Marshal, the Police
Magistrate being elective. This makes the
position a very responsible one and calls
for the selection of a man who is in every
respect, equal to the discharge of it's duties.
1t will force each political party to place a
before the people whose public
and private record will bear the closest in
spection, and who is known to be not only
competent but closely identified
With the prosperity Of the city.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26
A War of Races.

The question OF nationality ia d;at,rhn.
the peace Of mind of some of the dweiiau o!g
n around Burlington. Natives Of CO..
WALL England, and natives OF the Emera -
Isle are arrayed in deadly hostility T Ha
wearing OF the green ia visible in the d;soa|
ored surroundings ofthe optics of the af"oa
SAID, and moss agates," as blackened enas
are called over there, are seen on avs
otner a The war of races originatei
according to our informant, in wordv d.
cussion between aC%ornishman and an III; !is
IN Burlington, the other dav1 a.. -
" ~n th section OF the old country furnish.
60 Ine pest miners. As a rule, discussions
oi tnls cnal acter are Improbable and set'
1.e nothing, n the disputants in this in.
smans were no exception to the rule. The
b.ccm sne ~, *rga ts The more personal they
o'e@ms' unau the 1rishman in his excitc.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

The vote of the State of New York at
the last general election on the question of
ordering a Constitutional Convention was
574, 993 in the affirmative and 80, 766 in
the negative. The Republican party has
a majority Of twenty in the Assembly and
eight in the Senate. It has legislative ma.
jority OF twenty-eight to defy and defeat
the mandate of the people of the State,
uttered by a popular majority of 544, 1877.
It the people were fairly represented in the
Legislature, the Republicans would be in
the minority. It is the abuse the Republi-
rams make of the power they hold through
the swindling apportionment that prevents
the meeting Of the Constitutional Conven-
York Star.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26
Legation Buildings at the Capital i,

The Chinese Minister has received the
sanction OF his government for the building
OF a legation building in this city. He is
said to be the richest Minister resident here,
and, az indicated by his recent entertain
ment, can afford to do things handsomely.
When he gets a dwelling place Of his own he
will give magnificent entertainments. The
Spanish government has also decided to
build for their representatives an official
in Washington. The Mexican
is now actually building and
will finish a handsome legation residence
by next fall. The English government set
the first example OF this kind. Before
many years all of the leading nations of
the world will have official residences here.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26
Our evening contemporarv m,st he n

Our evening contemporary must be in a
hard plight for editorial matter when II
gives place to the vaporings and surmises
OF an ill.informed newspaper correspondent
to prove that Land Commissioner Sparks
has an eye to the ce-Presidency. And
suppose it was SO, what of it? If Mr..
Sparks wants the second place on the Pres
idential ticket in 1888, is his not a lauda-
Die ambition? But the whole thing is quite
as ridiculous as the rest of the cock and
bull story about Stokes, Mackey and the
Nevada bank. It isn't even a good cam.
paign yarn.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

The recent Legislature of California en-
acted a good measure, which was signed
by the Governor. 1t provides, according
to the San Francisco Chronicle, that man.
uiacturers may label their products So as
to show the kind, character or nature of
labor employed by them, and any person
initiating such labels or fraudulently label
ing products shall be guilty OF a INSIDE
neanor, punishable by fine and imprison-
ment. This bill was introduced in the
cause Of white labor, and was intended ape.
cially for the protection OF boot and shoe
and c~igar-makers in their contest with
coolie labor.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

II Kaiser William has made the Crown
Prince co-Regent yet the wires at this writ.
ing have failed to mention the fact. Hede-
clsled his intention the other day to do
this, feeling that his reign was near it's
close. In the ease Of the Emperor the des.
EQUATION OF the Prince to act with him in
the Government Of the Empire is appar-
emily q iormality to save the point of abdi.
cation, for there can be no question that
tho Prince will certainly be from the time
he becomes Regent, the actual ruler of Ger
many. The Government will be in good
hands.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

A faint conception OF the St. Louis idea
OF greatness may be obtained from the
fact that q prominent citizen Of that town
writes to a local newspaper to say that il
the people will induce George Gould to To-
cate there, and will elect him Mayor, st.
Louis will in three years leave Chicago so
behind that it will not be seen for the
dust. As long as it is dependent upon
great minds of this calibre St. Louis will
be Chicago's meat.-Chicago Herald.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

A man who has been looking up the rec
ord says that Mr.. Cleveland has appointed
nor women to %postofices than any of his
predecessors ever did. The old supersti-
ton that a woman would be bound to
open and read every letter that came into
her hands has died out, but ION too soon.
The ladies make good postmasters, and
there is no gaod reason why ten or fifteen
thousand more Of them should not be
given places of the kind in the interest of
sesthetic civil service.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

DR.. McGlynn says there is a tradition
in Michael Davitt's family that many CEN
turies ago the land OF Ireland was held in
common. This may be true. Tradition
is dear to every true Irishman. But at the
SEINE time an Irishman who reveres the
memory OF his fathers finds nc pleasure in
relating his Evolutionary tales unless he is
under his own roof, seated beside his own
bright freside and surrounded by his own
o~-:V-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26
Transfers at Work.

ST. PAUL, March ga Bismarck spe.
cial to the Pioneer Press says: The water
is now stationary and the Northern Pa
cific has transferred in yawls to-day and
will transfer by the steamer Helena to-
morrow. All passengers delayed here are
being fed at the company's expense. Dy-
Mantle has been unavailingly, used on the
gorge at Sibley island to-day. Little
Heart river is expected to break, and when
it does the water will break into Mandan
in a terrific flood.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26
An Illinois Legislator Ambuscadad

SPRINGFIELD. Illinois, March 22.-An at-
tempt was made tonight upon the life of
Representative George P. Bailey, the labor
member Of East St. Louis, by some un-
known person. Mr.. Bailey was returning
20 his clearinghouse and was in
Ins ac1 OF stepping on the porch
1eaoolng 20 the door when he was
bred upon by a person who was concea,e5
behind a corner OF the house. The revolver
used was u 80 calibre, and the bali Vent
through Mr.. Bailey's overcoat, piercing a
morocco covered memorandum book in Tho
OF an undercoat and lodging in a
similar to one pierced by the hall
Mr.: BAILEY says that he has 40 theory con.
;er ri,ng tne smoothing. The fact of his hav-
ing peer one OF the parties to a resolnt;on
condemning two Labor members ~ tba
legislature for acting as pall-bearers at
MRS. Nebess' funeral, is attributed Nv
many as the cause. ny
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

chat the man: va digging il the piece Of
land. He had changed nothing in his hab-
its or manner of life, though suddenly put
in uoseession oil a fortune. He even seemed
annoyed when questioned on tho subject:
He had put the money in the Bank Of
France. and did not want to hear more
about it. He was apparently either afraid
thatif the neighbours got wind OF it they
would make him stand treat. or he had
some conscientious scrup.es about touching
money which he gained by chance.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

Bradstreet's report OF strikes for the
first two months ri this year compared
with the corresponding months OF last
year, plainly indicates a supremacy of
demogogues and a predominence of bad
and costly counsel among labor organiza-
tions. For the period named in 1886 there
were "a strikes; in 1887. 166 strikes. So
far this year 80, 900 men have struck and
returned to work without benefits.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26
Phil sheridsn's Courtship.

Not lorg since, at q dinner given in New
vork General Sheridan related an incident
hat befell him while calling on the young
a who is the present Mrs. Sheridan.
Dnrine the war General Sheridan was too
much occupied defending bis country TO
fall In love. When the malady finally
overlook HIM in Chicago. after the war,
Sheridan had passed what is generally
called the romantic stage, and was settling
down into a well-seasoned old bacne'or'
hood. Old bachelors make the most en-
thusias;ic of lovers, and the General ad.
mitted hat he was no exception TO tne
rule.
ut WAS q warm summer evening, Sher1-
dan began, land upon my arrival at the
house tie young lady and myself retired to
the back parlor. The front parlor opened
into the nall, and as the hight was warm,
you know, we did not think it necessary to
light the gas in the back room: Now this
young laoy's father had a great fear of bur
glars: H. had burglar.alarms all over the
house, ami had recently put a burglar
alarm on the front door. Neither the young
lady nor myself knew anything about the
alarm on the front door. After a time the
old gentleman came down the front stairs,
set his alarm on the door, and, seeing the
dim light in the front parlor, su opposed that
had gone. and turned out the light in the
hall. We were busily engaged talking, you
know, and somehow did not hear him. FL
nally when l got up to leave the young
lady accompanied me to the door. We
we're surprised to find the light turned out
and in fumbling around for the door-knob
l set off the b~urglar-alarm. 1t seemed to
me that I never knew a bu~rglar-alarm to
work 30 we'll before. 1t sounded like the
explosion of a key OF dynamite. A mo-
ment later the father of the young lady
appeared at the head OF the stairs in
his uight-dress, holding a light in one hand
and a large pistol in the other. At this
apparition the young lady deserted me and
fled into the darkness. My position was
positively dangerous. I suppose l had
been in dangerous places before without
thinking of it, but 1 confess for the mo-
ment l trenibled all over with fear, and
mustered up voice enough to say,
Don't shoot; it's me- Fortunately he
recognized my voice and let me out"
"Now, you know, gentlemen" he con-
IF this young Lady had stood by
me there would have been no danger, but
she didn't, you know, and my position was
awkward before I was recognized.
One might die on the field of battle with
out regret, but should hate to be hot as
midnight marauder. l only tell the story
it actually took place q I have
said, and to show that there are times
when we may all lose our courage"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

Although the last Legislative Assembly
enacted a law requiring drummers to pay
q Territorial liceLse to do business in Mon
tana, the question OF the power of a State
to exact such license has again been decided
against the power. This question has been
so frequently decided in this way that one
would think it ought to be settled at last.
The latest decision is by the Supreme Court
OF tho United States in q case which went
up from Tennessee.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26
Verdi'A Decorations.

Verdi was much moved on the receipt OF
the illustrious Order Of Merit from the
German Emperor. He will keep the splen.
lie insignia in the glass case at SAINT Aga
ia, where all his decorations repose; for he
is so modest that he will not wear even a
ribbon in his buttoD-hole. He says,
tnough, that ne doesn't wear the stars and
crosses and other fine Jewels that have been
given to him, because there isn't room IN
his coat for them all at once, and he ia
AFRAID OF hurting the giver's feelings by
leaving any of them off.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

It has been truly said that when an ef-
fort was made during the last Congress to
reduce tariff taxation republicans Joined
hands and defeated it and yet they lay the
blame upon the "dominent party" And
while they prevented the redemption CT
Democratic pledges of reform, they
charge that the party has ''shamefully
failed" to keep it's promises. This is a
sample OF Republican tactics.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26
Austrian Anarchists on Trial

N March 22.-Leaders of the An
arch'sts on trial here, Waynunck, Weaver.
Caspari and Mason, will be charged with
having secretly prepared explosives with
criminal intent. This charge has been sub
stltuted Tor a graver charge, involving
DEATH on which it was first intended to
prosecute the prisoners, because the latt,r
would, had it been found, involve q .bock-
ing n lumber of executions. The prisoners
will be tried without jury.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

Not long since Mr.. Jefferson Davis was
invited by a Vicksburg rifle company to 90
to Washington as it's guest to witness the
great national drill. Mr.. Davis answered
II never expect to see Washington again.
1t has been a great many years since l was
there and the country has undergone many
changes. 1t would be very pleasant to
view the scenes in and about Washington
which was once SO familiar to me though l
doubt il | would hardly recognize the city
now as it has SO improved and grown into
q magnificent city. l shall never again see
Washington. 1 am getting too old to
travel"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

II De Lesseps tells the truth, and there
are no reasons to doubt his Statements; il
Prince Bismarck is sincere, and King Will
liam 10 not deceived by his advisers, there
will be no war between France and Ger
many. Still Russia may force q war;, in
which Germany and France will be found
opposing each other. That's the way the
situation in Europe looks at present.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

The encyclical on Socialism. in which it is
said the Pope will clearly distinguish be.
tween good and lawful combinations and
those which are bad and must be con-
desmned, will be looked for with interest.
1t may contain the judgment of Rome on
the relation OF the Knights OF Labor to
the Catholic Church, one OF the questions
recently submitted by Cardinal Gibbon.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26
Bunker Commits Suicide.

Mrs. Bunker, residing at 431 West Fiji
tenth street, WIS awakened at abont A.an
o'clock yesterday morning by a sharp Mis-.
tol report which came from a barn in the
rear OF the residence. She investIpa ted tho
cause and almost swooned at the sight of
her husband lying dead on the floor With a
bullet in his head. Her cries attracted the
attention of %neighbors, who removed the
sui warm body to the house. Mr.. Bunker
was "a years OF age, a laborer, and leaves
a wife and two children in moderate cir.
cumstances: His wife can give no REASON
for the suicidal act. io"son
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

The floods at Bismarck may yet do in
calculable damage. Should the gorge in the
river above the town 60 out suddenly it
would free a vast sea of water which would
sweep down with irresistible force upon
the place, carrying everything before it.
The interruption to railroad travel is the
least inconvenience experienced by the &C
emulation of the great barriers of ice
thrown across the river above and below
Bismarck.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26
Special to THE MINER
Harding Must Hang.

HELENA, March 23.-The United States
Supreme Court to-day refused to consider
the motion to reopen the case of Harding.
the Glendale stage robber and murderer.
now under sentence to be hanged on the
25th. The Governor has refused a fur
Their reprieve, and the sentence is like]v to
be executed next Friday.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26
he Could Stand Prosperity.

The largest prize ever offered in a lottery
was one of SOC, 900 francs ($1OO, OOO), in
the Decorative Art Lottery, OF Paris. This
round sum fell to a laborer who owns a
small patch Of land neal Paris. A short
time afterward the acknowledgements
OF the lottery went to call on h. fortunate
winner. He expected to find him living
like a lord, and, no doubt. hoped to drink
luck to him a second time, but instead of
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

detained daias dH tSs @zss q P F9;sc Of Mrs; Osborne,
.empiars' enter ainment last aS!ne Good
ree,ea tlon was rendered in an lining. His
vnnnN and reflected great credit excellent
e eHce man. as we'll as upon his ts apon the
ArRana neck Hamilton returned fro,
vsro NF Sne Montanians whom ho oa s!. ago.
49, Iofs ~ Z. B~ielenberg and fam; ae 'eit there
Of I Hs;. ana a: J. Davidson and To OF Deer
prov "siG m Beck comes back RON Ray.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

In his recent paper on General r. E. Lee
the English General Wolseley places him
self on record as still Of the opinion that
the American States lave a right to secede.
Up in Dakota there are some State builders
who believe that Territories may secede.
The mass OF the American people will agree
with both OF these propositions under one
condition. The seceders must whip their
vav ont
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26
Special to The MINER
Mail Sack FOund

GARRISON, March 2O.-An empty mail
pouch 18th the side cut open was found in
the river opposite the depot here to-day.
1t appears to have been immersed some
time. The destination card has been washed
away. There is nothing to locate it's orr
gin. The lock and fastenings are in good
condition.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

city a. an assistant Republican. The party
can no longer aifsrd to hesitate. It must
be Democratic without Mr.. Randall. and if
that gentleman does not choose to act with
it he win b permitted to go where he more
properly ~belongs-in the ranks Of the Re
puh1:caua-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

The appointment of Mr.. Charles Carver
as postmaster at Rocker is an eminently
proper one. The Office will not make a
man rich but Mr.. Carver is a gentleman
who is willing to sacrifice some Of his time
to accommodate his neighbors.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-26

The Japanese Legation at Washington
have it is said, fallen victims to the seduct-
i've charms Of the great American game.
The chances are that, counting from now,
the Legation will have to be renewed every
few weeks and that the home government
will finally come to the conclusion that
the cost OF living is excessively high.